Chester Restaurants

  1. Arkle

    Named after the famous Irish champion racehorse, Simon Radley's Arkle serves up a sumptuous feast of French-inspired classics such as tranche of monkfish with air-dried ham and braised turbot with baby squid. It's elegant (gentlemen in jackets, please), sophisticated and has a Michelin star to prove it.

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  2. Boulevard de la Bastille

    Our favourite café in town is also one of the most handsome: a very French place on the top tier of the Rows that is perfect for a café au lait and pain au chocolat .

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  3. Katie's Tea Rooms

    This stone-walled tearoom located inside a historic building is the place to go for a light lunch. Tea & scones cost around £4 . After it turns into MD's Restaurant, a continental eatery with a pretty tasty menu. The restaurant is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, and a two-course meal will set you back around £11.

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  4. Living Room

    It's a chain all right, but a very pleasing and popular one at that. The Chester version is spread over three floors, which include the Dining Room and the Study private bar. It's behind the cathedral.

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  5. Ruan Orchid

    Every conceivable Thai dish and concoction of curry is available at this lovely, intimate restaurant.

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